County to use new technology in fight against violence

North Amityville and Wyandanch among areas targeted as trial communities in pilot program

by Carolyn James

North Amityville and Wyandanch are among the first five communities in Suffolk to have a new technology installed that will help police locate the source of gunfire. In a measure passed by the Legislature Tuesday night, Suffolk is expected to lease the equipment, which has been used successfully in other communities, including high crime areas in Nassau County.

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